Lake · from Bassenthwaite
Chapelhouse Reservoir
Easy
Grade
1 hr–half day
Typical time
Bassenthwaite
Usual base
Lake
Type
Locator, not a GPX track.
The sketch marks this water. How-to-get-there names the usual village, car park or bus — then use the terrain map for real public paths. Gorges and hill tarns need proper footwear and an OS map.
Terrain map
Zoom in for footpaths and contours. The marker is the water, not a line of approach.
Locator sketch
Drawn from OpenStreetMap coordinates, with nearby waters and villages in their real positions.
Guide
A Lake District water near Bassenthwaite.
How to get there
Approach via Bassenthwaite (4.6 km). Shore access varies — some banks are private. Stay on public roads, launch jetties and mapped footpaths. Swimming is cold year-round; check local advice.
Nearest directory town: Bassenthwaite. Parking, buses and path closures change — check locally before you travel.
